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4th District
Councilman Isadore Hall feted at final council meeting
By
Allison Jean Eaton
Bulletin
Editor
COMPTON—Although
many are sad to see him go, elected officials and constituents gathered
prior to last week’s council meeting for a reception celebrating
Councilman Isadore Hall’s move to state Assembly.
Hall, who was sworn into office to represent the 52nd Assembly District
on Monday in Sacramento, was recognized Tuesday, Nov. 25 for his years
of service to the Hub City community since first being elected to the local
school board nearly a decade ago and continuing through his tenure as councilman.
During his final council meeting last week, Hall’s departure appeared
to be bittersweet for many.
“I’m so honored, because we have worked together for six years
now, and we’ve done a lot of good here in the city,” said Mayor
pro Tem Lillie Dobson. “So we really hate to see him go, but we know
that he must go in order for us to move on. So we’re supporting him
all the way.”
Councilwoman Yvonne Arceneaux expressed a similar sentiment while
addressing Hall directly.
“We love you, we’re going to miss you, but we know that you
are going to do greater things for the city of Compton and for the whole
52nd Assembly
District,” Arceneaux said.
Hall expressed gratitude to his fellow elected officials, longtime
supporters and the Sheriff ’s
Department.
“I
am honored and extremely humbled to have been able to serve the residents
of Compton for the last nine, almost 10 years,” he said.
The 36-year-old Democrat was elected to the Assembly last month,
beating out Republican challenger Gwen Patrick, also a Compton resident.
He replaces outgoing 52nd District Assemblyman Mervyn Dymally.
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